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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 172.56 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 172.56 and 92.22 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 172.56 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/172.56 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 172.56 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 15,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,913.48/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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